The island is
the Isle of Calypso. Hi, I’m Rebecca Brayton and welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll be exploring the
island of Gozo.
Roughly the same size as the island of Manhattan, Gozo is the second largest of the Maltese Islands. Tthe island's
of 31.000 live a village lifestyle which distinguishes itself
the main Island.
In contrast with the island of Malta, Gozo is
renowned for the slow
pace of life, with more
sensibilities and a slow
rate of urban
growth, Gozo is also unique as a travel destination. Famous for its rustic pastoral qualities and
stunning hills, Gozo is home to a number of
striking natural
landmarks and activities. In Gozo, you are never
far away from the water. The island’s coastline offers inspiration for
and visitors, with beautiful
water splashing against rock
cliffs, and small
creeks and bays, set against the
rugged landscape, it is
a beautiful place to visit and to explore.
One of the most stunning and
elements of the Gozitan
coastline is the Azur Window, a naturally formed rock arch way, it
overlooks to the
expansive sea.
Amazing attractions can be discovered
the island and can even be found under the water surface. Gozo is home to some of Malta’s
popular
scuba diving sites, the area's calm waters, in addition to an abundance of underwater
caves and
shipwrecks, make it unique.
Eating and drinking are also important to life in Gozo. Culinary
around the island give visitors the chance to
the unique
wares of the area. Wine tastings, as
olive oil tastings, and appreciation courses are also quite popular.
Typical of Malta, Gozo is home to a large number of
,
despite its small size. It is also home to the
religious structures in the world: the megalithic
of Malta.
than Stonehenge, and the Egyptian pyramids, these temples were likely an important
of everyday life to ancient residents of the area.
Today there are remarkable examples of the area’s history, Gozo is also home to a
thriving art and
crafts community.
is one example, as is
and
blown glassware. The famous Gozo
laceis another and has been made here for hundred of years. Delicately
woven by hand, Gozo
is a tradition passed down from generation to generation.